Solution needed for black mold that keeps returning
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Mold in Hydroponic Solution Concentrate
Comments (4)effie4050 First are you sure it's a mold, and not just residue from the dry mix? There is often a powdery residue left when mixing dry nutrients. Second, that is a mold it will be extremely hard to get rid of because just one spore starts it all over again. Also mold does not need light to grow, I'm sure jamesvlad was thinking of algae winch does need light. It's always recommended to keep your nutrient concentrate (even solution) in a cool dark location for that very reason. (1) If it is just a residue left from mixing, then it wont mater. Though it would indicate your nutrients didn't mix correctly. (2) If it is alage, then just skimming it off, and keeping it in the dark is all you'll need to do. (3) If it is a mold, you'll likely never be able to get rid of it from your concentrate. I cant really think of a safe way to even try unless you tried mixing in about 1-2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) per gallon. I use it a lot in the nutrient solution itself, but have never used it in a nutrient concentrate. I just don't have any idea if it will affect the mineral elements in the nutrients being so concentrated. If it is a mold, and in your concentrate, you'll just keep spreading it to your plants every time you use it. If you aren't sure, I would recommend to take some pictures of it, then e-mail them to the nutrient manufacture to see what they think. Even if they cant tell you for sure what it is or how to fix it, they should at least be able to tell you if it's normal or not....See MoreMolded Paper Added to Greeting Card - Baa Baa Black Sheep
Comments (6)I love using my cookie molds for paper molding...I have never used them for cookies LOL!!! I use a slightly different paper recipe: 1 Sheet paper - can have a bit of printing on it, but not too much. I tear the paper into strips then into pieces about 1" - 2". Then I place them in a blender and cover with hot tap water. Don't fill the blender just cover the paper - about a cup or so. I let the paper soak for a minute or two then blend for a minute. If you have large chunks of whole paper, blend some more. YOu want to end up with pulp. Strain the whole works through a wire strainer, but don't press out the water. Let it drip for a bit, then plop it onto a mold. Spread the paper to cover the mold as evenly as possible. You can have clean edges or let some paper hang over for a deckled look - like in RedConfetti's card. Take a clean towel and smash all the water out. Use your fingers to push the towel down to get the paper into all the crevices. The more water you get out, the faster it will dry. I then microwave the paper in the mold. Try it for 1 minute, then if not dry, go in 30 second intervals, CLOSELY WATCHING IT!! You don't want it to catch on fire. As it dries, it will pop out of the mold. I do "season" my molds with a light spray of Pam, then wipe it out so it isn't greasy. I color my molded paper with chalks (You can find them in scrapbook sections of stores) I use a q-tip to apply the chalk. Or you can use a small paintbrush to apply the chalk too. You can also use construction paper for a colored mold. I like to use brown kraft paper for an antiqued look. Love your card RedConfetti...you are really talented. If you love the molds, check out ebay...there are tons! Brown Bag Cookie Art has a big line, and the Pampered Chef ones are neat too...they have a line of 4 seasons ones out now. Not paper related but: I also make wax molds in my cookie molds. I use 2 Yankee Candle tarts, melting them in a clean soup can that I have placed in a pan of shallow water (think double boiler) I bend the can slightly so I can pour out of it. After the tarts are melted, pour into a mold that has been coated well with Pam. Allow to cool, and it will pop out. If you want to hang it, make sure you put something in the back before it cools. I stick my molds in the fridge to cool them faster....See MoreWhat do you guys use to treat for black spot and white mold?
Comments (5)When it is cool and damp in the spring use Daconil. It helps not only control blackspot, but boytrytis which affects roses in cool damp conditions. As the season progresses and it gets warm, Daconil can harm plants when sprayed at temps over 77F. In warm weather I generally use Ortho Rose & Flower Disease Control f/k/a Funginex. Last year I used Immunox instead of the Ortho product just mentioned. Immunox worked great. In the spring it is important to clean up the leaves that blow in around the base of your plant or were from last season, and apply a nice layer of mulch. I am using cypress mulch. These two actions help prevent blackspot, and can help you reduce the frequency of spraying. I generally spray every 7-10 days but spread it out more in dry conditions....See MoreBlack mold in homemade lemonade?
Comments (13)Mold spores are airborne and find a damp host, then multiply quickly at room temperatures....12-24 hours. Refridgerated temps will slow that down. Think damp laundry or funky bathrooms that are always damp. Acidic ingredients will not prevent molds if oxygen is available. Once a canned acidic pantry ball jar is opened, it needs to be in the fridge. Like any shelf stable jarred products. Even acidic ones. You would need an intervention expert to really get to the bottom of the problem....testing a sample for example. Or wipe it down with a folded damp paper towel and place it in a zip-lock tight. Wait a few days at room temp to see if it multiplies... I make concentrated juices I keep in the freezer. Maple water, rhubarb, ginger, turmeric root, lemon/lime, pepper blend...thaw as we want them to add to seltzer or our water bottles or iced tea. Using different fruits as the harvest comes in the Fall. Never more than a couple days thawed. A big issue now with reusable silicone and other containers that are hard to get completely dry in the creases. Or the zip-top areas. Moisture is a breeding ground for molds. The filthiest thing in your kitchen after the sponge is the drip coffee pots. Or any appliance that holds water endlessly. Keurig, etc. No vinegar acidic rinse will clean that effectively. It needs to dry out of all moisture....See MoreFeatherBee
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